Data Coding - HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 HSCI Technical Manual

Data coding

July 2013
For parallel data transmission, the interface needs line drivers, e.g. a 36-pin
ribbon cable, instead of the USART illustrated above.
Advantages of serial data transmission:
Economical
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Ideal for covering long distances
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Disadvantages of serial data transmission:
Slow
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Advantages of parallel data transmission:
Fast
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Disadvantages of parallel data transmission:
Somewhat more expensive
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A common code for data transfer is the ASCII code (American Standard Code
for Information Interchange), which codes all characters with seven bits. This
7
means that, in all, 2 = 128 characters are coded.
Example:
The letter "z" is represented by the following combination of bits:
1 1 1 1 0 1 0 = 122 dec = 7A hex
When the letter "z" is transmitted via a serial interface, the appropriate
characters are sent one after the other.
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